The APA Guidelines

question 20

Multiple Choice

The APA guidelines

• A) requires written informed consent
• B) requires informed consent
• C) requires the participant to be informed of the hypothesis of the study
• D) does not require that participant is told anything about the study

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Definitions:

Exponential Smoothing

A forecasting technique that applies diminishing weights to past observations, with recent observations given more weight than older observations.

Weights

Factors that adjust the importance or influence of different items in a calculation, often used in statistical analysis and algorithms.

Linear Trend

A trend that consistently increases or decreases at a steady rate over a period of time.

Time Periods

Specific intervals or spans of time during which certain events or measurements are taken or analyzed.